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Fenix LD30R vs Fenix PD36R Pro

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix LD30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Fenix LD30R — Beam distance: 267 m (876 ft)Fenix LD30R — Max candela: 18037 cdFenix LD30R — Weight: 132 g (4.66 oz)Fenix LD30R — Length: 129.7 mm (5.11 in)Fenix LD30R — Retail price: US$86.48Fenix LD30R — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Fenix PD36R Pro — Beam distance: 381 m (1250 ft)Fenix PD36R Pro — Max candela: 36600 cdFenix PD36R Pro — Weight: 169 g (5.96 oz)Fenix PD36R Pro — Length: 145.8 mm (5.74 in)Fenix PD36R Pro — Retail price: US$140Fenix PD36R Pro — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$86.48Cheapest
US$140Most expensive
Weight
132 g (4.66 oz)Lightest
169 g (5.96 oz)Heaviest
Length
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
2800 lmHighest output
Max candela
18037 cdLowest candela
36600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
267 m (876 ft)Lowest
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4450 minLongest runtime
2520 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
High-strength aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Camping▣Emergency▣Tactical
▣Tactical Use▣Law Enforcement▣Outdoor Adventure▣Professional Applications
Common praise
✓High Brightness And Versatile Modes✓Durable And Well Built Metal Body✓Convenient Dual Switch Interface✓Long Runtime On Lower Modes✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant
✓Very Bright 2800 Lumens Output✓Robust Build Quality With Ip68 Rating✓Convenient USB C Charging✓Tactical Dual Tail Switch Usability✓Long Battery Runtime Up To 42 Hours
Common complaints
⚠Price May Be High Compared To Simpler Flashlights
⚠None Clearly Stated In Sources

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